2021 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220 4MATIC

The auction record identifies this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 as salvage, with “Front End” listed as the primary damage. The provided Stage 1 assessment states that the visible evidence supports the Front End classification because of the extensive missing and deformed front-end components. It also states that salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The vehicle has extensive collision damage concentrated at the front. The bumper cover, grille, front fascia, both headlamp assemblies, corner supports, and related trim are missing. The radiator stack, wiring, reinforcement bar, lower front support, and other internal components are exposed, with loose wiring visible near the front corners. The aluminum front reinforcement bar has a pronounced central bend or kink, scrape marks, and a non-uniform shape. The lower front support and plastic carrier sections also show irregular gaps and deformation around the radiator assembly. The hood has an uneven, visibly widened gap above the exposed front structure, with deformation along its front edge and irregular alignment at both corners. The front fender edges are also irregular and separated from the hood and surrounding components. Additional cosmetic damage includes light scratches and scuffs on the front portion of the hood, a shallow dent and scuff on the visible front door, and small scuffs and paint chips on the left rear bumper corner. According to the VIN decode, this is a four-door Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Rastatt, Germany. The decode identifies the trim as A220-4M; the drivetrain field itself was not specified. The supplied recall data lists three campaigns associated with the applicable model and model-year range: campaign 22V365000 concerning communication-module software that may disable the emergency-call function; campaign 21V354000 concerning MBUX software that may prevent the rear-view camera image from displaying; and campaign 26V481000 concerning possible corrosion of the driver’s door-lock microswitch, which may affect automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park engagement. Recall completion and vehicle-specific applicability should be verified through Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA using the VIN. The front end requires substantial replacement and repair work, followed by inspection of the underlying structure, cooling system, wiring, lighting, safety systems, and vehicle operation before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy.